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Highways Contracts Manager
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- Colchester
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £75,000 - £85,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Highways Contracts Manager - Concrete Repairs - Colchester - Up to £85,000
Are you an experienced Highways Contracts Manager with a background in concrete repairs? This is an opportunity to lead a varied portfolio of highways and water infrastructure schemes across the Anglian framework, taking ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion.
You will be joining an established civil engineering contractor where your technical knowledge, leadership skills and commercial awareness will be valued. You will also benefit from long-term framework work, ongoing professional development and opportunities to progress within a growing business.
Join an established infrastructure contractor
My client is a respected contractor delivering specialist concrete repair, structural maintenance and civil engineering projects across the UK.
The business has secured a strong pipeline of work across the Anglian framework, covering both highways and water concrete repairs. You will work with experienced operational, commercial and technical teams in a collaborative environment focused on safe, high-quality project delivery.
Your responsibilities
As the Highways Contracts Manager, you will oversee multiple concrete repair projects across highways and water infrastructure assets. You will ensure each scheme is delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget.
You will be:
· Managing a portfolio of highways and water concrete repair projects across the Anglian framework.
· Overseeing structural repairs, concrete rehabilitation, waterproofing and associated civil engineering works.
· Taking responsibility for projects from pre-contract planning through to delivery and completion.
· Working closely with estimating and commercial teams to develop accurate costs, programmes and resource plans.
· Preparing and reviewing contract plans, construction phase plans, method statements and risk assessments.
· Monitoring programme, cost, quality and operational performance across multiple live sites.
· Ensuring compliance with company health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.
· Building strong relationships with framework clients, stakeholders, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
· Attending operational, commercial and planning meetings and providing clear project updates.
· Maintaining accurate contractual records, reports and project documentation.
· Leading project teams and supporting the development of site managers, engineers and supervisors.
· Identifying project risks and implementing practical solutions to maintain successful delivery.
Your experience
To be considered for this Highways Contracts Manager role, you will need:
· Previous experience managing multiple civil engineering, structural repair or infrastructure projects.
· Strong experience delivering concrete repair and structural maintenance schemes.
· Experience working across highways, bridges, water infrastructure or similar concrete assets.
· A good understanding of concrete repair techniques, materials and construction methods.
· Strong planning, programming, commercial and financial management skills.
· The ability to manage several live projects and competing priorities.
· Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
· Experience working with clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
· Competence using Microsoft Office and modern project management systems.
· A collaborative leadership style and the ability to develop project teams.
· The ability to travel across Colchester and the wider Anglian framework region as required.
Salary and benefits
The successful Highways Contracts Manager will receive:
· A salary of up to £85,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
· A car allowance.
· A comprehensive company benefits package.
· Long-term work across an established infrastructure framework.
· Ongoing training and professional development.
· Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing contractor.
· The opportunity to deliver essential highways and water concrete repair projects.
· A supportive environment where your expertise and contribution will be recognised.
Location and working arrangements
The role is based in Colchester and will involve travel to project sites across the Anglian framework. You will be covering highways and water concrete repairs, so regular site attendance will be required to support project teams and maintain strong client relationships.
My client supports flexible working where operational requirements allow, while ensuring you maintain an effective presence across the projects you manage.
Take the next step
Apply today if you are an experienced Highways Contracts Manager ready to lead concrete repair projects across highways and water infrastructure within a secure, long-term Anglian framework.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us
Are you an experienced Highways Contracts Manager with a background in concrete repairs? This is an opportunity to lead a varied portfolio of highways and water infrastructure schemes across the Anglian framework, taking ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion.
You will be joining an established civil engineering contractor where your technical knowledge, leadership skills and commercial awareness will be valued. You will also benefit from long-term framework work, ongoing professional development and opportunities to progress within a growing business.
Join an established infrastructure contractor
My client is a respected contractor delivering specialist concrete repair, structural maintenance and civil engineering projects across the UK.
The business has secured a strong pipeline of work across the Anglian framework, covering both highways and water concrete repairs. You will work with experienced operational, commercial and technical teams in a collaborative environment focused on safe, high-quality project delivery.
Your responsibilities
As the Highways Contracts Manager, you will oversee multiple concrete repair projects across highways and water infrastructure assets. You will ensure each scheme is delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget.
You will be:
· Managing a portfolio of highways and water concrete repair projects across the Anglian framework.
· Overseeing structural repairs, concrete rehabilitation, waterproofing and associated civil engineering works.
· Taking responsibility for projects from pre-contract planning through to delivery and completion.
· Working closely with estimating and commercial teams to develop accurate costs, programmes and resource plans.
· Preparing and reviewing contract plans, construction phase plans, method statements and risk assessments.
· Monitoring programme, cost, quality and operational performance across multiple live sites.
· Ensuring compliance with company health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.
· Building strong relationships with framework clients, stakeholders, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
· Attending operational, commercial and planning meetings and providing clear project updates.
· Maintaining accurate contractual records, reports and project documentation.
· Leading project teams and supporting the development of site managers, engineers and supervisors.
· Identifying project risks and implementing practical solutions to maintain successful delivery.
Your experience
To be considered for this Highways Contracts Manager role, you will need:
· Previous experience managing multiple civil engineering, structural repair or infrastructure projects.
· Strong experience delivering concrete repair and structural maintenance schemes.
· Experience working across highways, bridges, water infrastructure or similar concrete assets.
· A good understanding of concrete repair techniques, materials and construction methods.
· Strong planning, programming, commercial and financial management skills.
· The ability to manage several live projects and competing priorities.
· Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
· Experience working with clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
· Competence using Microsoft Office and modern project management systems.
· A collaborative leadership style and the ability to develop project teams.
· The ability to travel across Colchester and the wider Anglian framework region as required.
Salary and benefits
The successful Highways Contracts Manager will receive:
· A salary of up to £85,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
· A car allowance.
· A comprehensive company benefits package.
· Long-term work across an established infrastructure framework.
· Ongoing training and professional development.
· Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing contractor.
· The opportunity to deliver essential highways and water concrete repair projects.
· A supportive environment where your expertise and contribution will be recognised.
Location and working arrangements
The role is based in Colchester and will involve travel to project sites across the Anglian framework. You will be covering highways and water concrete repairs, so regular site attendance will be required to support project teams and maintain strong client relationships.
My client supports flexible working where operational requirements allow, while ensuring you maintain an effective presence across the projects you manage.
Take the next step
Apply today if you are an experienced Highways Contracts Manager ready to lead concrete repair projects across highways and water infrastructure within a secure, long-term Anglian framework.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us